That would be very cool to get a rare model kit as a gift!
Now the kicker question: (appologies in advance if i offend someone! [:)]) How much does it cost to be a member? I’m not working yet so, i don’t really have much in the way of finances…
Oh, and these are the aircraft i saw on the ramp at Mactan:
Just thought i’d share. [:D]
Shrikes,
Counter clockwise from top left: 1. PN Islander/Defender; 1. PAF Huey; 3. PAF SF-260 Warrior (Turbo) or Layang I conversion; 4. PAF MG-520; and 5. Shrikes’ cool B-17.
First off, congratulations on your third star!
I feel sorry about them Hercs too. Theyre just sitting there!
As for IPMS-Bert Anido, theres no such thing as “gate-crashing.” We welcome any modeler who comes along and wants to participate in the meetings/contests. Membership fee is just P250/year. We have internal contests at least 4 times a year, and theres even a credit facility cooperative where we could source the model you like and you pay in terms (usually 3 month terms) interest free. For cash purchases, some members can even source the kit for you at 10% discount, subject to local availability. Hope we see you soon.
Jepot,
I was already in law school then. Bert gave me a lot of advise about life in general. Even offered me a job right after I passed the Bar. And yes, I miss the guy, too.
On a different note, did you get to see that Antonov parked in Cebu?
How is the MD-500 different from the MG-520? Civilian and military versions, perhaps? Also, i really think that the Islander/defender is the most interesting subject to model…
While we’re in the mutual adoration society [:p], i notice that you’ve just hit the 3rd star as well, so congratulations too!
I might just give it a go! maybe i’ll get around to it once my thesis is done! By the way, did you guys ever do an exhibit in the early 90’s at the ayala museum? I made my mom bring me there once and saw two things that rocked my little modeling world: This really well made F-4 (G model wild weasel, i think it was), and a pair of Browning .50 Cal. machine guns scratch built from wire/alambre! whoa.
I thought i saw an Antonov! As we were taxiing and i thought i saw a 4 engined airliner with a greenhouse style nose… i thought i was seeing things. i might have got it on video. What’s it doing there [?]![?]
-Vino
Vino,
Thanks!
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Externally, the 520 has a more pointed canopy bubble/nose. Problem is, only DML came out with that. The PAF 520s have some modifications peculiar to us. I’ll ask my colleagues to bring their photos and explain when youre free.
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Yes, finish your thesis first. Remember, the country needs you. (Did I just put added pressure on you?). But we do hope to see you again soon.
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Yes, it was the group that held that exhibit. I became a member right after that exhibit, unfortunately, so I could only recount the photos and the tales.
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The Antonov appears to be based there. In the several times Ive been to Cebu it was always there. Its usually parked behind the PAL and Air Philippines jets. So when you taxi theres that slim chance your plane will roll near enough to see it. Am not sure, but it looks kinda smaller than the Herc.
Ooops. Gotta go now. Its 12:10 am an Ive got an injunction hearing in the morning. See you around!
Another new modification of the MG520 was the adding of a triangular white housing at the starboard side of the rear window which was a cover for litter patients; its not seen in many models; but the one i saw was also interestingly painted with a shark mouth motif so that a nice helo to model- but then, its only plausible in 1/35th scale, the DML kit; BTW, another modification is the frame of the bubble- you have to sand off a n area in the lower front of the bubble to make your model look like the MG520- did it but took me so long just to ensure to limit the damage; and put future floor wax to make the buffed area shine again- awa ng Diyos, the kit is back in the box, awaiting for me to have an interest in building it, with finality
I would love to obtain 1/32 and 1/48 Philippine Air Force decals. How to I get them?
Steven
Hello,
I would love to purchase 1/32 and 1/48 Philippine Air Force decals. How do I get them?
Steven
Hi, sdprest - 19 year old thread! Not sure if you’ll get a reply from any of the original posters, but if you can’t find decals, consider making your own. There are multiple threads on the forums that discuss that, including this one:
https://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/20/t/140313.aspx
Hope this helps!